Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Arlington

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Arlington, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

NYTEX Sports Centre

Address: 8851 Ice House Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Phone: (817) 336-4423

Details: NYTEX Sports Centre offers public skating sessions, hockey programs, and learn-to-skate classes on multiple indoor rinks. It’s about a 25–30 minute drive from Arlington and is one of the most reliable year-round ice skating options in the area.

Children’s Health StarCenter

Address: 1400 S Pipeline Rd, Euless, TX 76040

Phone: (817) 267-4233

Details: This indoor rink hosts public skating, figure skating lessons, and youth hockey programs. It’s roughly a 15–20 minute drive from Arlington and provides frequent public skate availability.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Angel Fire Resort

Address: 10 Miller Ln, Angel Fire, NM 87710

Phone: (800) 633-7463

Details: Angel Fire offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing with a wide range of terrain and a full winter resort atmosphere. From Dallas-Fort Worth, it’s about a 1.5-hour flight to Albuquerque followed by a 3-hour drive to the resort.

Purgatory Resort

Address: 1 Skier Pl, Durango, CO 81301

Phone: (970) 247-9000

Details: Purgatory features extensive ski and snowboard terrain along with tubing and winter activities. Travel typically includes a 2-hour flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Durango and about a 30-minute drive to the mountain.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When winter weather moves through North Texas, open park spaces and gentle hills become gathering places for sledding and snow play. Community green spaces see plenty of activity when conditions allow.

Arlington spots to consider:

• River Legacy Parks has open grassy slopes that can work for light sledding when snow or ice accumulation occurs. Its large natural areas and trail system make it a common go-to during rare winter weather. (Source: Arlington, TX)

Further outdoors:

• Cedar Hill State Park — Rolling terrain and open areas here can support short sled runs during winter weather events. It’s about a 35–40 minute drive from Arlington and offers wide open space away from city streets.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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